How to Make Glycerin Soap

How to Make Glycerin Soap

Hello everyone, today I will show you how to make a liquid soap from a bar of soap that we have already done previously. It is really easy to make liquid soap from one that we have already made, in addition, as you know, if we use natural soaps will give us many benefits for our skin compared to commercial ones. Sincerely, since I tried my first natural soap I have not returned to buy any industrial, is a "luxury for your skin really easy to make and very economical" and also you can do according to your needs and skin type.

Making homemade soaps is an easy task and can save us a dime at home. One of the main types of homemade soaps is glycerin soap, although for example you can also make soap with used oil. We can choose the essence that we like to aromatize the artisan soap , which can also serve as perfuming drawers and cabinets. In this article from a How we explain step by step how to make glycerin soap.

You will need to:

1.  1 tablet of glycerin or liquid glycerin
2.  Container
3.  Silicone molds
4.  Essential oil to taste
5.  Coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. In order to make glycerin soap, the first thing we will need to do is gather all the ingredients and materials that will be part of our homemade soap. So you'll have to buy:

• 1 tablet of glycerin (available in natural products stores and also in some pharmacies)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Natural dyes (if you want to give different colors to your soaps)
• Essential oil to taste (can be coconut, lavender, rosehip, etc.)

Once these materials are assembled, we can begin to prepare our homemade soap with glycerine !

2. The first step in making this soap will be to melt the glycerin ; To do this, cut the large tablet into small pieces and place in a bowl. You should know that there are different ways to perform this step: you can choose to undo the glycerin tablet in the microwave or do the water bath , as you prefer, but always remember that you must use a container suitable for each case and that you will only use it for Make glycerin soap.

There is also the possibility of using liquid glycerin to make soap , for this you must warm water and, when it is hot without boiling, add the glycerin to thicken. Consult the manufacturer's instructions for the amount of glycerin required per liter of water; You can find this type of glycerin in drugstores or specialty stores.

In both cases, you must remove the glycerin so that no bubbles form. It is recommended to do it in circles from top to bottom.

3. In case you want to dye the soaps, add dye to the glycerin and mix well so that it acquires color. You can choose the color you prefer and, thus, get a different design, striking and personalized. It thinks that this product is only esthetic, that is to say, it will not bring any benefit to your skin (although it will not harm it), but it is only intended for aesthetic purposes.

4. Next, you will have to add the essential oil that you like so that it aromatizes the homemade soap with glycerine. This component YES that will bring properties to your skin since they have their own characteristics, depending on the type of oil you choose. For example, if you choose to add a cinnamon oil you will need to know that it will cleanse the skin in depth, give it an extra hydration and, therefore, softness, besides giving that sweet and unmistakable aroma.

You can choose the oil that you prefer and, thus, give your soap glycerine a delicious fragrance in addition to properties very favorable for the care of your skin.

5. When you have all the ingredients mixed and unified, the next step is to pour the glycerin mixture into the silicone mold , this is the necessary step to get the soap to get the shape we want. At this time is when you can innovate and be original, especially if you are preparing these soaps to make a gift.

6. Once the mixture is poured into the mold, the last thing we must do is let it stand for about 1 hour or until you see that the pasta has cooled completely. If you want to accelerate this process you can also put the molds in the refrigerator and, thus, will get them to harden much faster and solidify.

When you see that it is already dry it is time to unmold your glycerin soap. For this you can do it with your hands, being careful not to break it, or also with kitchen utensils like wooden spoons.

7. You should know that glycerin is a perfect ally for the care of your skin since it has interesting properties that help you improve the health of the dermis and deeply moisturize. Next we are going to specify to you the uses of the glycerine more outstanding and that you will be able to take advantage with your homemade soap:

Natural moisturizer

It is one of the main reasons why glycerin has become an essential element in our personal care. It acts as a powerful moisturizer that will provide the hydration that our skin needs to be in optimal conditions both inside and out.

Perfect for dry skin

Being a powerful moisturizer, glycerin is ideal to combat some skin problems such as dry skin but also to deal with wounds, burns or any cuts. The reason is that nourishing our dermis in depth, accelerates the healing process and cellular regeneration.

Deep cleaning

In addition to this, the glycerin soap will help you to clean the skin in depth thanks to its antibacterial properties; This allows the dirt that has embedded in the pores to be cleaned and, therefore, to avoid the appearance of acne as well as blackheads.